Google announced several tweaks to its search engine process that are intended to prevent the inadvertent endorsement of content from fake news sites.
Jim Wales is creating Wikitribune in the hopes of fighting fake news sites.
The zoo gave a biology lesson "for any hoaxers or #Fakenews stories questioning April and the pregnancy."
Google launches fact check tag worldwide and expands it in Search to flag fake news.
Facebook rolled out an educational tool to help users combat false news and also introduced assistant M in the Messenger to make the experience more seamless and useful.
Germany moved forward with a proposed legislation that would fine social media companies like Facebook and Twitter $53 million if the platforms fail to take down fake news and hate speech content.
“Failing” and “fake news” are terms the president has often used for media critical of him, most notably the New York Times, and he has lauded Fox News regularly.
The initiative will address the problems of misinformation, disinformation and the opportunities the internet provides to inform the public conversation in new ways.
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A poll released Wednesday showed most Republicans do not believe Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election.
The article was published to give the impression that it appeared on the Fox News website.
Social media companies may have to pay fines up to $53 million if they fail to remove hate speeches or defamatory "fake news." However, if they comply and remove content, they may face the ire of the public for what is perceived as censorship.
Shaheen introduced a bill that would give the Justice Department more authority to determine if RT America is an arm of the Kremlin.
After several public incidents where Google displayed incorrect answers to questions like whether the Holocaust happened, Google will tweak its search algorithm to avoid similar incidents.
“So when were y'all going to tell me that rapper DMX is an honorary Somali *cries in y'all gon make me lose my mind*,” a Twitter user wrote.
As it turns out, even Google Home is not safe from fake news that's currently plaguing the tech world, especially Facebook.
The 'disputed news' feature on Facebook shows you what news has been disputed for being false and lets you report news as fake as well.
In January, France beefed up its cybersecurity after allegations that Russia had intervened in the U.S. presidential elections.
A dislike button on the social network, akin to a "Thumbs Down" on YouTube, long has been requested by users.
The ban took effect this week to stem arguments that have nearly turned physical.
The poll also showed that only 68 percent of Republicans believe the right to nonviolent protest is important to maintaining a democratic society.
A poll of the 1,447 attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference, an annual meeting of conservative activists and elected officials, showed the majority approved of Trump's first two months in office.
